The Home Inspectors Association of B.C. is calling for the province to implement a mandatory post-bid “cooling off period” so prospective homebuyers can get a property inspected before they purchase it. The association says homebuyers are increasingly bypassing inspections to win bidding wars in the red-hot housing market in Metro Vancouver. “The market is so hot, if
On June 29, B.C. Premier Christy Clark announced steps to combat fraudulent and unethical behaviour in the B.C. real estate industry. The proposed policies to strengthen consumer protection and confidence are absolutely the right thing do. Purchasing or selling a home is among the most significant financial decisions we make. It comes with enough risk
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark says the province is taking away the real estate industry’s ability to regulate itself. Wednesday’s announcement came a day after an independent panel appointed to review the industry released a report that made 28 recommendations aimed at toughening up rules for agents and protecting consumers. However, Ms. Clark said the Real
